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Fort Dix, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,034 Population 787/sq mi density
$98,259 Median Income $16,643 per capita
$2,383 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,259 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Dix, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,259
31% above
$16,643 per capita
Median Rent
$2,383/mo
105% above
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Fort Dix Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Dix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Rent
205%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Dix a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Dix residents earn a median household income of $98,259 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,643. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Fort Dix reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,225/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Fort Dix hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Dix has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,034
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density787/mi²
Male / Female84% / 17%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,259
Per Capita$16,643
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$2,383
Ownership0.1%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units981
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,225/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation145 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Fort Dix was founded in 1917.
The median home in Fort Dix was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.